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The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray
In an interview with SESO, Gray describes how the large footwear account is evolving its merchandising, approach to brands, and layout of stores. So far, the new Journeys strategy appears…
Executive Edition April 2, 2025
Outdoor Retailer Shares Program for Industry Day
Leaders from Google, Salomon, Cotopaxi, Salomon, Orvis, and more will discuss rapidly changing trade policy, new technologies, and marketing trends at the half-day conference in June.
News April 1, 2025
On Running Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Step Down
Co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann will become sole CEO and On will find a new CFO. Four hires from Spotify, Specialized, Axel Springer, and Levi Strauss will bolster the executive…
News April 1, 2025
REI Names Kristin Shane New Head of Merchandising
Shane previously worked at The Guitar Center, PetSmart, and Target among other companies.
News March 31, 2025
10 Outdoor Gear Picks for Spring ‘25
We asked gear expert Cameron Martindell to pick his favorite new spring products that are hitting the market.
Gear March 31, 2025
Authentic Wants Liberated to Pay Royalties During Bankruptcy Process
Details about the court filing where Authentic asks the bankruptcy court to approve payment of millions to Authentic.
Executive Edition March 28, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
SESO explains some quirks in the process as well, such as why two Liberated executives were paid hefty bonuses right before the company filed for bankruptcy, how the store lease…
Executive Edition March 28, 2025
Arc’teryx Parent Amer Sports Details Ongoing Shift to DTC in Annual Report
“We believe we have a unique opportunity to continue shifting our business model from wholesale to DTC, while driving higher operating profitability,” reads the company’s annual report.
News March 28, 2025
Rip Curl Parent Company Leader Comments on Impact of Liberated Brands Bankruptcy
KMD Brands released its first-half results. Rip Curl’s DTC sales outshined wholesale in the six months ended Jan. 31.
News March 27, 2025
